January 2026

NKBA is pleased to announce the newest members to its national volunteer committees–the Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC), Leadership Recruitment Committee (LRC), and KBIS Exhibitor Committee (KEC). Volunteer committee members serve 3-year terms, commencing on January 1, 2026.

CLC Member Updates

The newest member of the Chapter Leadership Committee is Jason Miller, Owner of Cedar & Fig Interiors. He replaces Julie Schuster, Principal of Julie Schuster Design Studio, New York, NY.

Continuing CLC members include Sadie Anderson, Vice President of Marketing & Design, CKF; Kimberly Kerl, Founder & Principal Designer, Kerl Design; Rima Nasr, Interior Designer, RDesign Studio; and Brianna Weiler, Vice President | Interior Designer, Kitchens by Charles Weiler. 

The Chapter Leadership Committee serves as a link between the Association’s grassroots, its chapters, and the National Staff. They are charged with monitoring member needs and requests at the chapter level and conveying these to National staff, while also being tasked with chapter engagement initiatives and other vital activations. 

LRC Member Updates

The newest member of the Leadership Recruitment Committee is Montserrat Badiola, Country Manager at Miele. She replaces Basil Larkin, Vice President of Sales, Sub-Zero Group West, Anaheim, CA.

Continuing LRC members include: James Brodsky, CEO, Sharp Think, New York, NY; Kristen Elder, Vice President & General Manager–Consumer Channel for Kitchen & Bath North America, Kohler Co.; Veronica Miller, CEO and Founder of the Designhounds Influencer Network and managing director of M2 Connect; and Dr. Elmar Stumpf, Owner, Conneum GmbH, Germany.

The Leadership Recruitment Committee is charged with identifying and screening potential members for the Board of Directors (BOD) and the Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC). They meet after the national elections to review all self-nominations received during the September election cycle. 

KEC Member Updates

The newest members of the KBIS Exhibitor Committee are Vanessa DeKoekkoek, Product Manager, Design, Cyncly; Jessica Egerton, Senior Director, Marketing Strategy, Delta Faucet Company; Jason Keller, Sr. Manager–Marketing, Events, Kohler Co.; and Megan Rushing, Chief Marketing and Product Officer, Hardware Resources. Rolling off the committee is Katie Heaney, founder and Chief Consultant of Your Business Edge, St. Louis, MO.

Continuing KEC members include Nathan Boone, COO, Green Forest Cabinetry, who was elected 2026 Chair; Jonathan Krieger, EVP at Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry; Christina Reed, Director–Brand Experience, GE Appliances, a Haier Company; Andrew Shead, Sales and Marketing Manager, True Caliber; and Isabella Zambrano, Event Manager, Cosentino Group. 

The KBIS Exhibitor Committee serves as a link between KBIS exhibitors and attendees and the National Staff, ensuring that their needs are appropriately monitored and evaluated. They also advise National Staff on industry trends and recommend appropriate products, programs, and services to meet the needs of exhibitors and attendees at future KBISs. 

NKBA again thanks Julie Schuster, Basil Larkin, and Katie Heaney for their dedication and commitment to these important committees over the last several years!urning board members Nicola Bertazzoni, Chief Operating Officer, Bertazzoni Group; Eduardo Cosentino, EVP Cosentino Group & CEO Cosentino Americas; Jill Ehnes, President of Delta Faucet Company; and Peri Friedman, COO, Fabuwood.